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SSAT and ISEE For Dummies

Authors:

Vince Kotchian ,

Overview

Your ticket to the private school of your choice

The Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardized aptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. If you're a parent or student looking to apply for admissions at a private, military, or boarding school, SSAT & ISEE For Dummies is your family's ticket to success.

Here, you'll get all the prep needed to score higher on the SSAT and ISEE exams, the most up-to-date information on the tests, hundreds of practice questions, thorough test-specific math and verbal workouts, six full-length practice tests (all with detailed answer explanations), and solid test-taking advice.

Correctly answer difficult analogy and synonym questions without knowing what all the words mean
Ace the math section by eliminating answers that are planted to fool test takers
Apply the proven For Dummies step-by-step approach to combat the essay portion
Analyze difficult passages using tips and tricks in the reading comprehension section
Learn the most common vocabulary words tested on the SSAT and ISEE with an entire chapter devoted to vocabulary terms
State-by-state "Private Schools at-a-Glance" chart with data on more than 1,000 private secondary schools

SSAT & ISEE For Dummies provides students with the resources they need for test day preparation and gives parents sound, expert advice on selecting, applying, and paying for private school.

Your ticket to the private school of your choice

The Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardized aptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. If you're a parent or student looking to apply for admissions at a private, military, or boarding school, SSAT & ISEE For Dummies is your family's ticket to success.

Here, you'll get all the prep needed to score higher on the SSAT and ISEE exams, the most up-to-date information on the tests, hundreds of practice questions, thorough test-specific math and verbal workouts, six full-length practice tests (all with detailed answer explanations), and solid test-taking advice.

Correctly answer difficult analogy and

synonym questions without knowing what all the words mean

Ace the math section by eliminating answers that are planted to fool test takers

Apply the proven For Dummies step-by-step approach to combat the essay portion

Analyze difficult passages using tips and tricks in the reading comprehension section

Learn the most common vocabulary words tested on the SSAT and ISEE with an entire chapter devoted to vocabulary terms

State-by-state "Private Schools at-a-Glance" chart with data on more than 1,000 private secondary schools

SSAT & ISEE For Dummies provides students with the resources they need for test day preparation and gives parents sound, expert advice on selecting, applying, and paying for private school.

SSAT & ISEE For Dummies Cheat Sheet

The Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardized aptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. Prepare for the SSAT and ISEE by knowing what to expect on the tests, how to register for the exams, and how to do your best on test day.

About The Authors

Vince Kotchian is a full-time standardized test tutor specializing in the MAT, SSAT, ISEE, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. He teaches a GRE prep course at the University of California, San Diego, and has an extensive understanding of analogies and the MAT.

Edwin Kotchian is a MAT tutor and freelance writer who has contributed to a variety of test-prep material.